Just as there are 3 sides to every story: Your side, My side and the Truth, there is usually a bright side in every situation. Where many complain or express anxiety as to their situation, I always endeavor to see and express a possible bright side as so many of us, on balance, are SO fortunate. Don't suffer the small stuff. See the Bright Side!
We had a problem with the humidifier in our central heating system. No humidity. Simply no water getting into the humidifier.We called our trusted longtime HVAC engineer - Andy - and made an appointment for a checkup.At the appointed time, Andy was sick and sent a young man who was filling in for the day.After an analysis, we were told that we nee …
So, we got through 2023 with all it’s ups and downs. The economy seems to be on track now. Gas prices are low, but the world still has its issues (sadly). My thoughts early on this year are of what can one do to make this year a better one. For me, my work year was not great in 2023. I did not hit my plan and the focus needs to be on creating new o …
When my children were in nursery school, they were taught a special trick when the forecast was snow. If you slept with a spoon under your pillow, you were sure to wake up with the streets blanketed in a sea of white – which surely signaled either a delayed start to the school day or even one of those prized snow days. It has been so long since …
I need podcast suggestions. Since the pandemic, I have undertaken the additional responsibility of doing my own billing. My husband works on Saturday mornings so I use that time alone to input and prepare my billing. To say that I find that preparing the billing is tedious work is an understatement. Recently, however, I have discovered podcast …
The Football playoffs started yesterday. I barely paid attention with my team out of it. I did notice that my brother’s team did not prevail. I am in a pool with my friend Eric that started with the season and was made hard when our fave team lost its starting QB a few plays in on day one. It often put us in the hate position of picking our team’s …
My Mom is 93 with dementia living in an assisted living center. My Sister and I visit together on Saturdays. About three months ago I started bringing her a Boston Cream donut. She ate it with such vigor I started bringing two. The first time I brought two she ate both but the second and third time, no-go. I figured she may have gottent tired of …
Do you Zoom? Could you function without Zoom? Did Zoom even exist pre pandemic? I know not, but what I do know is that it saved many of us during the pandemic. Sanity and otherwise. No doubt, we could not have stayed connected without it, but that was then and this is now. I wonder, has "Big Brother" condition us with Zoom to become lazy a …
AI probably affects me more than I know and in ways I most likely don’t understand. But I’ve never really gone out to engage it.So when I visited a friend who I know is really into AI, I wasn’t surprised when he offered a demonstration. We got into an involved conversation about current issues in healthcare and he took out his smartphone and aske …
U-Hauls, national van lines, flat rate, even a "man with a van" – I’ve used them all for my over 20 moves across 3 states and the District of Columbia. The “to do “ lists have been pretty much the same, although each move had its unique challenges. My recent move wash by far the smoothest of all thanks in large part to technology – pretty much e …
It is truly ReMarkable. I like new gadgets. With full disclosure, sometimes I buy a new gadget just because it is new and I’m curious. That is what happened recently but I have been pleasantly surprised. Has anyone indulged in a ReMarkable tablet? This was my most recent splurge. In short, this is an electronic notebook that really feels …
Recently, I posted a blog abut my apprehension on being on a boat for a week with no access to Wi Fi or cell service. I thought I would follow up with my experience. I must, initially, confess that we had more access to cell service than I had anticipated. The first day on the water, I found myself periodically checking my phone, perhaps once an …
Shelly and I decided, with no plans ahead of yesterday, to visit the place I mail order my coffee in the West Village. Porto Rico on Bleecker Street off Sixth Avenue closes at 5:00 p.m. sharp. I needed to replenish my coffee and in addition to a Hazelnut blend, the shop sometimes offers a Franjelica blend (named for my fave Franjelico liqueur that …
One of the unique benefits of using Zoom for meetings is that anybody can connect with you from anywhere. This past week I was on Zoom investigating a new piece of software. The sales person I was talking with was located in New Zealand. As she was describing her life and the country, I realized that this would make my bucket list (which is very sh …
Last December I resolved to swim each and every day of 2023 and I am proud to say my mission was accomplished last Sunday. The ins and outs of it were pretty easy, but the most important thing was that I did not suffer any major illness or injury which might have aborted my quest. Weather was also an important factor and I give thanks to my …
